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Napoli\u2019s ambitious summer recruitment continues as they step up efforts to sign Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, submitting a verbal offer worth over \u20ac43 million for the Uruguayan international.<\/p>\n
Sources close to the negotiation confirm that Napoli have made Nunez their top attacking priority, with Antonio Conte eager to add an explosive presence alongside Romelu Lukaku for the 2025\u201326 Serie A campaign.<\/p>\n
Despite early reports in Italy quoting a \u20ac70m valuation, it\u2019s now understood that Liverpool would accept a fee in the region of \u20ac50m plus bonuses, putting the deal firmly within Napoli\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n
After rejecting a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League, Nunez has made it clear he prefers to remain in Europe.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old struggled for form and consistency at Anfield last season, scoring just seven goals in 47 appearances and falling out of favor under new manager Arne Slot.<\/p>\n
Slot\u2019s public criticism of the striker’s work rate \u2014 particularly following a costly miss against Aston Villa \u2014 has only accelerated the club\u2019s willingness to move him on.<\/p>\n
Nunez arrived for a club-record \u00a385m from Benfica, but now seems ready for a change of scenery.<\/p>\n
Liverpool are eager to resolve Nunez\u2019s future quickly and avoid distractions heading into pre-season. Their asking price has reportedly dropped to \u20ac50m \u2014 a figure Napoli are actively negotiating to reach through add-ons and bonuses.<\/p>\n
With Victor Osimhen expected to leave and Romelu Lukaku\u2019s workload a concern, Conte is pushing for depth in the No. 9 role. Nunez\u2019s physicality, speed, and international experience are seen as a perfect match for Napoli\u2019s evolving attack.<\/p>\n
The Serie A champions have already secured Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer from Manchester City and are positioning themselves as serious contenders in both domestic and continental competitions next season.<\/p>\n
A move for Nunez would mark another major coup for the Partenopei, who have also made a \u20ac30 million bid for Brighton’s Matt O’Riley and are keeping tabs on Ademola Lookman.<\/p>\n
While Lorenzo Lucca of Udinese remains on the club\u2019s radar, sources indicate he\u2019s viewed as a fallback option should the Nunez deal collapse. Napoli have held early talks with Lucca\u2019s representatives but have not made a formal offer yet.<\/p>\n
Conte reportedly prefers Nunez, who has already racked up 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances since joining Liverpool and offers a higher ceiling on the European stage.<\/p>\n
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